Africa

Cross-border electricity trade is emerging as a key driver of energy security and industrial growth, with stronger regional transmission networks offering new opportunities for mining, manufacturing and mineral beneficiation. Beyond expanding generation capacity, Africa must improve its ability to move power across borders, link countries with complementary energy resources and …

A planned 67% increase in pipeline capacity along the Beira–Feruka route is putting regional fuel security in focus, with infrastructure operators and industry stakeholders set to meet in Zambia to examine how the expansion could improve supply to mining and industrial markets across Southern Africa. Companhia do Pipeline Moçambique-Zimbabwe (CPMZ) …

A rapidly expanding generation base is putting Ethiopia’s power network under pressure to keep pace, making transmission investment central to the country’s energy ambitions. Ethiopian Electric Power (EEP) has allocated 313.8 billion Birr (US$1.9 billion) for the 2026-27 fiscal year, with 70.3% directed towards capital expenditure as the country works …

Multotec Zambia is marking its 25th anniversary in 2026 with the opening of a new facility which serve as the Central Africa Regional Head Office, reinforcing its long-standing commitment to the country and the region’s mining industry. Multotec’s expertise, technology, and service capabilities closer to customers, while positioning the business …

The African Development Bank Group has signed a letter of intent (LOI) with the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) to cooperate on developing Africa’s railway systems and deepening regional economic integration. Mike Salawou, Bank Group Director for Infrastructure and Urban Development signed on behalf of the …

When Kenyan President William Ruto stepped onto the vast grounds of the 700,000-barrel-per-day Dangote Petroleum Refinery in Lagos, Nigeria, fresh off his appearance at the United Nations General Assembly, he was expecting a major industrial facility. What he encountered, by his own account, was something far more transcendent, a high-tech …

BME has spent years building a reputation across African mining, and it is about to inherit the manufacturing scale, research capability and international footprint of one of the world’s largest industrial explosives groups. Omnia Holdings has announced a proposed R21.8 billion all cash transaction with Solar Industries India, a deal …

Contract miner, Redpath Africa is broadening its position in the market, moving beyond its traditional reputation for raiseboring and shaft work to offer clients a more comprehensive underground mine development and construction capability Redpath’s capabilities span shaft sinking, raiseboring, conventional and lateral development, underground construction and mining services. Increasingly, the …

Metso is introducing the Sampo™ Cell, a breakthrough innovation in coarse particle flotation that enhances recovery of coarse particles without compromising fine particle recovery, helping mining companies improve the efficiency, profitability, and sustainability of their operations. “Mining companies are under increasing pressure to process more complex ores, improve recovery and …

Atlas Copco has expanded its DrillAir range with four new portable air compressors: the X-Air 1100-23, X-Air 1200-25 PACE, X-Air 1200-30, and X-Air 1300-30 PACE. Developed for drilling applications in construction, mining and oil & gas, the new models combine high air output with a compact footprint to help customers …